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Bourden Family History

Bourden Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Burden, Bourdon, Borden, Boulden, Jourden, Bowden, Norden, Bourbon

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Where is the Bourden family from?

You can see how Bourden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bourden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bourden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bourden families living in Middlesex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bourden's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bourden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bourden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bourden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bourden. 100% of Bourden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bourden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bourden census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 194 immigration records available for the last name Bourden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Bourden. For the veterans among your Bourden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bourden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Bourden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bourden in 1968 was 70, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bourden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bourden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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